Lithium: A ‘wonder metal’ or another tale of Marange?
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Ban on raw lithium exports leaves buyers stranded … artisanal miners left in the dark
Lithium is a rare mineral, whose production is currently taking place in only eight countries, with 85% of the global supply coming from Australia, Chile and China.
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Feature: Why Zim has banned the export of raw lithium
Government says it is losing US$1,8 billion in mineral revenue due to smuggling and externalisation to South Africa and the United Arab Emirates.
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Reprieve for granite operators
The government recently banned the exportation of unprocessed granite unless authorised by the Minister of Mines.
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